The SCCC campus is in downtown Schenectady adjacent to the
Stockade District. See our Campus Visit page for travel directions and information on
scheduling your visit to the SCCC campus!

What are the requirements for admission? How can I obtain an admissions application?

We strongly encourage you to apply to Schenectady County Community College, a leading student learning institution. As an
open enrollment College, to be accepted into our degree programs you must be a high school graduate or holder of a General
Equivalency Diploma (GED). You will need an official copy of your transcript or a GED score report in order to complete your
application. Fill out our free admissions application form on our
website, or fill out our Response Form and we will send you an application by mail.

SCCC awards more than $9,600,000 annually in federal and state aid and scholarships. More than 70% of our students receive some
form of support. For more information, see our Financial Aid page.

How much does it cost to attend SCCC?

Please see our tuition and fees schedule that details costs for both full-time
and part-time students (New York state residents and out-of-state residents). Book expenses are our best estimates of
the average for SCCC students. Please be aware that some programs also require lab fees.

How can I find out about purchasing
SCCC books, supplies, gifts and clothing items?

Our "book store" is called the College Store and is located in Elston Hall,
above the Cafeteria (telephone: 518-377-1606). If you take the elevator,
get off at Floor 1. See our College Store page for our hours of operation and information on purchasing SCCC items.

How will I know which classes are required for my degree?

Our academic advisors will work one-on-one with you to make sure your academic program is consistent with your academic and career
goals. For more information, see our Student Life & Services pages.

How many students attend SCCC?

Total enrollment is approximately 5100 students – about 80% are on-campus full-time and part-time students, while the other 20% are high school students earning college credit. In May 2009 we awarded 483 degrees and certificates at our commencement. For details on the SCCC student population and graduates, please see the SCCC Data Book.

How big are most classes at SCCC?

We are proud that our classes are small. The average class size at SCCC is 22 students.

How can I obtain a copy of my SCCC transcript?

To obtain a transcript of your SCCC course work, you must submit a signed, written request to SCCC Academic Services. For specific
details, see our see our How to Obtain a Transcript page.